Minority Business Matters

Free support for London’s diverse-led SMEs and freelancers to grow and thrive.

Get contract-ready with expert-led short courses, peer mentoring and events that build your skills and connect you to public and private sector procurement leaders.

Minority Business Matters is delivered by Heart of the City and MSDUK, and funded by the UK Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Why join us?

Trusted by 500+ diverse London-based SMEs & freelancers.

With a dedicated business advice, peer network, in-person events and training opportunities, we’ll boost your procurement knowledge, help you embed social value and sustainability into your business and connect with leading brands.

Our bite-sized training programmes can help your business become contract-ready

Our flexible programmes fit around your schedule and offers support where it counts. We offer targeted programmes for B2B and B2G businesses to develop relevant capabilities and make valuable connections.

Our community events are designed to share knowledge and foster a powerful peer network

Our online and in-person events are free to join and offer a chance to network, upskill and stay up-to-date with responsible business practices and inclusive procurement opportunities.

Who we help?

Diverse-led businesses

At least 51% owned, managed and controlled by people from ethnic minority backgrounds

Small/Medium businesses

Small to medium-sized enterprises, with up to 250 employees

London-based businesses

Businesses that are registered or actively operate in any London borough

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What our members say.

Confidence & Pitching | Pathway to High Growth Programme

I finally had the confidence to pitch in any room.

I got more involved in networking events and gained the confidence to pitch my offerings in a variety of contexts.

Ola Zeineddine, Path Advisory

Funding & Resources + Corporate Relationships | Pathway to High Growth Programme

We accessed tools and built relationships with corporate donors.

The programme helped us access tools and foster relationships with corporate donors—creating a more financially stable structure.

MBM Member

Networking & Relationships + Guided Support | Pathway to High Growth Programme

They listened, then connected me to exactly who could help.

They asked what my business needed, provided networking opportunities, and introduced me to the right people. Being with other minority founders was encouraging.

MBM Member

Visibility & Partnerships | Pathway to High Growth Programme

The programme raised our visibility and opened doors.

Being part of the programme gave my business more visibility, leading to new opportunities and partnerships.

MBM Member

Market Expansion + University Partnerships | Pathway to High Growth Programme

Partnered with two universities for research and US expansion.

We formed a partnership with two universities for market research and advice on expansion into the US.

MBM Member

Skills, Strategy & Ops + Trends | Pathway to High Growth Programme

Sharper on trends, stronger brand, smoother operations.

Connections, market-trend insights and skill-building helped me grow my brand, streamline operations and pursue long-term goals.

MBM Member